Hiker
SH-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – None)
Objective: - Show the skill in planning a hike and in hiking
Demonstrate methods of packing and carrying a complete hiking kit for a 24 hour hike. The kit to include food. Be prepared to justify his choice of the kit.
Take part in 3 hikes, during each of which a kit is carried and the Scout sleeps out. Distance of two hikes to be at least 10 KM each and the other to be not less than 30 KM, with two nights camping out. Logs of high standard to be produced.
Select a route for a 15 KM hike from a OS map not necessarily of his own district, giving reasons for his choice of route.
Select three areas of approximately 1 Sq. KM from a map, where a good hike camp should be possible, giving reasons for the choice of the area.
Make an article of hiking kit, such as tent, sleeping bag, rucksack, a bag or other container in which to pack pans, food toilet requisites etc.
Show a knowledge of personal hygiene, care of feet and foot gear.
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